Checking The Chassis Fasteners; Lubricating The Levers; Checking The Sidestand; Lubricating The Sidestand - Yamaha MBK XMAX 2014 Service Manual

c. Loosen the lower ring nut "4" 1/4 of a turn,
and then tighten it to specification with a
steering nut wrench "5".
Lower ring nut (final tightening
torque)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
EWA13140
WARNING
Do not overheating the lower ring nut.
d. Check the steering head for looseness or
binding by turning the front fork all the way in
both directions. If any binding is felt, remove
the lower bracket and check the upper and
lower bearings.
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-81.
e. Install the rubber washer.
f. Install the center ring nut.
g. Finger tighten the center ring nut, then align
the slots of both ring nuts. If necessary, hold
the lower ring nut and tighten the center ring
nut until their slots are aligned.
h. Install the lock washer "2".
TIP
Make sure the lock washer tabs "a" sit correctly
in the ring nut slots "b".
i. Hold the lower and center ring nuts with a
steering nut wrench and tighten the upper
ring nut with a another steering nut wrench.
Steering nut wrench
90890-01403
Exhaust flange nut wrench
YU-A9472
Upper ring nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5. Install:
• Lower handlebar holder
Refer to "STEERING HEAD" on page 4-81.
EAS1SD1006

CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS

Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.
Refer to "CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES"
on page 2-18.
EAS21700

LUBRICATING THE LEVERS

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the levers.
EAS1SD1007

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND

1. Check:
• Sidestand operation
Check that the sidestand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS21720

LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact point of the side-
stand.
EAS1SD1008

CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND

1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
EAS21730

LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal mov-
ing parts, and spring contact points of the center-
stand.
EAS1SD1009

CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-131.
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Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease